Fully Renovated Three Family, 4 Story Brownstone
479 Putnam Avenue is a turnkey multi-family brownstone located in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. The building features three gut-renovated, income-producing 3-bedroom apartments, offering an excellent opportunity for either an investor or an owner-occupant looking to live in one unit and generate rental income from the others. Each unit has split level a/c and heating units plus baseboard heating. No expenses were spared in this renovation. The home features hard wood floors, granite countertops, and ceramic tiles throughout, with all new electrical and plumbing systems. Unit 1 is a spacious garden triplex with 3/4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a private backyard, and a large, finished basement. The backyard is accessible from the kitchen deck, or via a comfortable sitting room and provides ideal space for outdoor entertaining, dining, gardening, or relaxation. The finished basement offers substantial recreation and storage space. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom with standup shower. Units 2 and 3 each feature 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with bright open-concept layouts, generous natural light, and well-proportioned bedrooms. Situated on a beautiful tree-lined block, the property is close to a wide variety of restaurants, nightlife, and neighborhood amenities while still offering a quiet and private residential setting. There are several parks and playgrounds in the immediate area, plus is close to subways, buses and LIRR. The property has been fully renovated and presents strong income-producing potential with three updated units. Whether purchased as an investment or as a primary residence with rental income opportunities, it offers significant value and flexibility. Lot size is 19x100 and the building size is 19x45. This building offers approximately 3420 sqft of interior living space across 4 stories. The house can be sold fully furnished, if desired. Please let me know if you would like additional details or would be interested in scheduling a viewing. *Please note, for Zillow video viewing, scroll to Show More, Facts & Features. Under Property, view virtual tour. Trulia, scroll to see virtual video..
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$2,999,000
479 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
9beds
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Multi Family
Built in 1899
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$2,953,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private backyardGenerous natural lightBeautiful tree-lined blockWell-proportioned bedroomsLarge finished basementCeramic tiles throughoutComfortable sitting room
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cozy Corner Realty LLC 917-923-4038,
Lorraine Digregorio
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1848454
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Video & virtual tour
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 018250049
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Condition
- Year built: 1899
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,851,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,862
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
Estimated market value
$2,953,800
$2.81M - $3.10M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,999,000+3.4% |
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| 10/3/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,900,000+192.9% |
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| 1/18/2023 | Sold | $990,000-41.8% |
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| 5/16/2020 | Listing removed | $1,700,000 |
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| 1/8/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,700,000+785.4% |
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| 7/17/1997 | Sold | $192,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,862 -0.3% | $111,060 -5.7% |
| 2024 | $4,879 | $117,780 -5.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $125,160 -8.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $137,160 +17.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $116,820 +19.7% |
| 2020 | $4,322 +0.9% | $97,620 +5.3% |
| 2019 | $4,285 +7.2% | $92,700 +385.1% |
| 2018 | $3,997 +8.7% | $19,108 +6% |
| 2017 | $3,676 +10.5% | $18,032 +6% |
| 2016 | $3,327 | $17,017 |
| 2015 | $3,327 +62.2% | $17,017 +0.9% |
| 2014 | $2,052 | $16,869 +5.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $15,924 +6% |
| 2012 | -- | $15,027 +6% |
| 2011 | -- | $14,181 |
| 2010 | -- | $14,181 +0.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $14,058 +5.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $13,270 +6% |
| 2007 | -- | $12,523 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $11,818 |
| 2005 | -- | $11,818 +0.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $11,715 +5.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $11,059 +6% |
| 2002 | -- | $10,436 +6% |
| 2001 | -- | $9,849 |
| 2000 | -- | $9,849 |
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